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  1. Methods - Lower Limb Prostheses: Measurement Instruments, Comparison of Component Effects by Subgroups, and Long-Term ... 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK531518
    ... of Interest All KQ Adults with lower limb amputation who are being evaluated for or already have ... not apply to studies of veterans with multiple amputation etiologies) Exclude if study includes only congenital amputations ...
  2. Discussion - Lower Limb Prostheses: Measurement Instruments, Comparison of Component Effects by Subgroups, and ... 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK531513
    ... prostheses (LLP) for people with major lower limb amputations. We found over 100 studies that compared at ... subscales and items) in people with lower limb amputations. Many of the studies that evaluated instrument psychometric ...
  3. Introduction - Lower Limb Prostheses: Measurement Instruments, Comparison of Component Effects by Subgroups, and ... 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK531517
    ... upon age, etiology of limb loss, level of amputation, comorbidities and health status, postoperative stage, and rehabilitation ... for about 17 percent of major lower limb amputation. Cancer is a relatively uncommon cause of lower ...
  4. Excluded Studies - Lower Limb Prostheses: Measurement Instruments, Comparison of Component Effects by Subgroups, and ... 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK531520
    ... during stair negotiation in people with unilateral transtibial amputation. J Rehabil Res Dev. PMID: 24301431. KQ 4- ... Health Factors on Prosthetic Use after Lower-Limb Amputation. Journal of Prosthetics & Orthotics (JPO). KQ 7: N< ...
  5. Results - Lower Limb Prostheses: Measurement Instruments, Comparison of Component Effects by Subgroups, and Long-Term ... 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK531525
    ... of 50 instruments for people with lower limb amputations. In total, 55 studies in 52 articles met ... regarding instrument psychometrics in people with lower limb amputations. The evidence is summarized for each instrument as ...
  6. Excluded Articles - Preventing Complications and Treating Symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK442336
    ... approach is effective in decreasing major lower extremity amputations. V. Provenzano, L. Ferrara, D. Brancato, A. Scorsone, ... factors for reamputation among patients who underwent foot amputation. Y. Kono, R. R. Muder. Ann Vasc Surg ...
  7. Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®) - PDQ Cancer Information Summaries - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK66046
    ... rather than a radical surgical procedure such as amputation. Surgery without PORT may be possible in selected ... more information, see the Radiation Therapy section. Evidence (amputation vs. limb-sparing surgery): A retrospective study analyzed ...
  8. Details of Indicator Definitions - Measures of Patient Safety Based on Hospital Administrative Data - The Patient ... 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK43845
    ... PROCEDURES WITHOUT CC 112 PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES 113 AMPUTATION FOR CIRCULATORY SYSTEM DISORDERS EXCEPT UPPER LIMB AND TOE 114 UPPER LIMB AND TOES AMPUTATION FOR CIRCULATORY SITE 115 PERMANENT CARDIAC PACEMAKER IMPLANT ...
  9. xmlmplus_topics_2025-07-05.xml 
    https://medlineplus.gov/xml/mplus_topics_2025-07-05.xml
    ... an <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/limbloss.html">amputation</a>.</li> <li>Traumatic injuries, including from traffic ... related-topic >Limb Loss</related-topic><see-reference >Amputation</see-reference><see-reference >Prosthetic Limbs</see-reference>< ...
  10. Additional Methods Information - Screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Evidence Review for the U.S.... 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK574064
    ... infarction, stroke, congestive heart failure), chronic kidney disease, amputation, skin ulcers, visual impairment (including blindness), periodontitis (including ...
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